PlainZIP

Wesson, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39191

Copiah County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,074
14/sq mi
$56,883
Median income
$127,900
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wesson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39191 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39191 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wesson, Copiah County, Mississippi, home to 8,074 residents across 572.6 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39191 reports a modest median household income of $56,883 (8% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $26,296. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Housing costs here run $127,900 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $983 a month; 79.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 39191, plus 4 more within Copiah County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 39191

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wesson, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39191.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39191, Wesson, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

8,074

Population

572.6

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39191?

35.3

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 17.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,883

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$26,296

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

30.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39191 ranks nationally

Wesson, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,883 24th percentile higher than 24% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,492

Total Housing Units

2,923

Occupied Units

569

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$127,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$983

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 39191 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +10.6% 165
2020 -1.0% 163
2021 +6.2% 173
2022 +8.8% 189
2024 – 181

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 74 business establishments in ZIP 39191, employing approximately 361 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,116,000.

74

Businesses

361

Employees

$12.1M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 20.3%
Other services (except public administration) 14 18.9%
Retail trade 9 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 6 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 5.4%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 39191 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39191 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39191 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39191 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39083 Hazlehurst, MS 10,626 9.2 mi
39601 Brookhaven, MS 23,536 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Copiah County

39059 standard
Crystal Springs, MS
Pop: 12,073
39083 standard
Hazlehurst, MS
Pop: 10,626
39144 standard
Pattison, MS
Pop: 867
39078 standard
Georgetown, MS
Pop: 755

Related Areas

Copiah County Wesson, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39191 in? ▼
ZIP code 39191 (Wesson) is located in Copiah County, Mississippi. Copiah County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/copiah-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39191? ▼
ZIP code 39191 in Wesson, MS has a population of 8,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39191? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39191 is $56,883, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39191? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39191 is $127,900, which is 54% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39191? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39191 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39191? ▼
ZIP code 39191 has 74 business establishments employing approximately 361 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39191? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39191 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 39191? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 39191 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39191? ▼
In ZIP code 39191, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39191? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39191 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39191? ▼
In ZIP code 39191, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39191? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39191 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.